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MEPs back EU action on Muslim Brotherhood influence by 381 votes to 167
The European Parliament adopted a resolution calling for action against the influence of the Muslim Brotherhood and what it describes as Islamist “entryism” in Europe. Supporters say the issue threatens democratic principles and the rule of law, while critics argue the resolution fuels suspicion of Muslim communities; the European Council will decide whether to enact…
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Russia frees US citizen Stephen Hubbard, state media reports
Russia has released 74-year-old US citizen Stephen Hubbard, who had been jailed after being accused of fighting for Ukraine. The announcement came as President Vladimir Putin met US envoy Steve Witkoff in St Petersburg, amid wider discussions about relations between Washington, Moscow and Kyiv. Hubbard, a former teacher from Michigan, was sentenced to nearly seven…
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Subaru plans to end petrol car sales in Europe by 2027
Subaru plans to stop selling petrol-powered cars in Europe by the end of 2027 and move to an all-electric line-up. The change reflects stricter EU emissions and driver-assistance rules, and will end the European run of models such as the Outback, Impreza, Crosstrek and Forester. The Outback is due to be discontinued there at the…
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Kari Skogland To Direct Vigilante Crime Thriller ‘Vigilant’ From ‘Severance’ Star Ólafur Darri Ólafsson
Kari Skogland will direct *Vigilant*, a six-part Iceland-set crime thriller adapted for television by *Severance* actor Ólafur Darri Ólafsson. The international co-production has been greenlit by Iceland’s ACT4, German broadcaster ZDF and ZDF Studios, with Icelandic broadcaster Síminn also involved. Based on Skúli Sigurðsson’s novel *Big Brother*, the story follows a journalist investigating a vigilante’s…
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Hiam Abbass to Receive European Achievement in World Cinema Award
Hiam Abbass will receive the 2027 European Achievement in World Cinema Award, recognising her extensive work in European and international film. The Palestinian actress will be honoured at the 39th European Film Awards in Athens on 16 January 2027. Abbass has appeared in more than 100 films, including *Paradise Now*, *The Visitor* and *Blade Runner…
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Sam Fender announces UK and Ireland ‘Proper Massive Stadium Tour’ for summer 2027
Sam Fender has announced a UK and Ireland stadium tour for summer 2027, including his biggest headline shows to date. The “Proper Massive Stadium Tour” begins with two nights at Newcastle’s St James’ Park and includes two Wembley dates, as well as a show in Cardiff and dates in Dublin, Edinburgh and Manchester. The tour…
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‘Industry,’ ‘Doctor Who’ Producer Jane Tranter on Resisting Trends, Centering Women and Telling Stories About ‘People Being Accepted for Who They Choose to Be’
Producer Jane Tranter urged television makers to resist industry trends and pursue stories they believe in, arguing that audiences may be ready for ideas others have overlooked. Speaking at Rome’s MIA Market, she reflected on a career that includes leading BBC drama and co-founding Bad Wolf, and said she wanted to make inclusive programmes, particularly…
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Musk’s Starlink slowdown reportedly hampered Ukraine’s drone operations
Reports from US officials say Elon Musk personally ordered a slowdown of Ukraine’s access to Starlink, a satellite communications system used by its forces. The restriction reportedly disrupted some Ukrainian strike and interceptor drones, raising concerns about the effect of a private company’s decisions on the country’s military operations. Accounts differ on whether Musk discussed…
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US envoy Witkoff to discuss Ukraine peace proposals with Putin in St Petersburg
Steve Witkoff travelled to St Petersburg to discuss Ukraine peace proposals with Vladimir Putin, after meeting Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders in Oslo. The Oslo participants described progress on possible steps towards peace and said Russia must respond, while stressing that patience will be needed. The talks came amid strained US-Ukraine relations and continued Russian…
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France is divided over who to blame for and what to learn from weekend riots
France is divided over whether far-left groups organised the violence during Saturday’s riots, or whether much of the looting was opportunistic. The government has blamed radical left-wing activists for planning attacks, while witnesses and officials caution that the events had multiple causes and do not represent the country as a whole. French reports say more…